Lawrence Nathaniel Brooks

Lawrence Nathaniel Brooks
 
Lawrence Nathaniel Brooks "Honey", age 112, the oldest W.W. II Army War Veteran was born on September 12, 1909, in Norwood, LA departed this earthly home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was a member of St. Luke Episcopal Church. Mr. Lawrence earned the Good Conduct Metal, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Presidental Unit Medal.  He was drafted in 1940 and served in the 91st engineer Battalion unit until he was discharged in 1945. He also served in Australia, New Guinea and the Philippines. After, returning to New Orleans he worked as a forklift operator until his retirement. Mr. Lawrence was the son of the late Julia Bailey Brooks and Edward Brooks. Devoted husband of the late Leona Boyd Brooks. Loving father of Gwendolyn Brooks-Azueta, Vanessa Brooks, Edward Brooks and the late Lawrence Brooks, Jr. Stepfather of Joyce Boyd and Edward Boyd. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and a host of step-grandchildren, step-great-great grandchildren, cousins and other family and friends.  Private Funeral Services will be held for invited relatives, friends, and guest on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at The National World War II Museum, 1043 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Services will be livestreamed on Saturday, January 15, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at nationalww2museum.org/lawrence-brooks. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. A TRADITIONAL JAZZ procession will follow after services. Due to COVID-19 all those in attendance are required to wear a face mask (NO EXCEPTIONS). You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.